Brown did not say what led to the initial shooting overnight. He said it appears the 911 call from within the residence. Brown said the victim's father was also present.

Brown told First Coast News a lengthy investigation will now have to take place.

"Anytime there is an officer involved shooting, it is a very involved process. We are going to have to collect evidence, talk to witnesses," he said.

Officers remained on scene for several hours Monday morning.

It is standard procedure for an officer to be placed on leave after being involved in a shooting incident. Brown said this case was the first officer involved shooting for Welch.

Officer J.P. Welch along with another officer arrived at the scene and found two people in the garage of a home located in the 6200 block of West Barry Drive. Police said one of the individuals was armed with a handgun.(Photo: Jacob Long)